How far is Baden, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Baden, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.85 mi
01h 13m
Flight
44.5 mi
71.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.5 mi
Kilometers
71.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.85 mi
Kilometers
83.44 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Wed, Apr 15, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Baden
Wed, Apr 15, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baden
2026-04-15T10:45
Arrive Baltimore
Wed, Apr 15, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowie
MD

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

From Baden
27 mi
00h 36m
To Baltimore
24.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baden and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baden and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Aquasco Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Aquasco Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Brandywine Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Brandywine Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crain Highway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baden and Baltimore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 31%
Crain Highway
12.6 mi · 24%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 21%
Brandywine Road
6.01 mi · 12%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.98 mi · 8%
Baltimore Beltway
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Turn right onto Crain Highway

12.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowie
00h 36m from Baden
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baden and Sunny near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baden to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Baden and 24.8 miles from Baltimore.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baden and Sunny near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Bowie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowie.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

28 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baden and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 44.5 mi (71.62 km).

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#1 Baden

Baden is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.6592800, -76.7777500
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Baltimore

#2 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Population586,131
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Aquasco Road (-76.777397, 38.659465)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.93 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.95
3.66 gal · 13.86 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.48 $14.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.95 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.98 $10.94 $21.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Baden and Baltimore. The current time is 10:45:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.